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Launch of cross- government Carers Action Plan
14 Gorffennaf 26
Today, the Government has launched a cross-government Carers Action Plan signed by four Ministers, across health and social care, welfare, work and education.
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Care Quality Commission publishes report on assessments by Local Authorities
14 Gorffennaf 26
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report drawing together findings from the first-ever national programme of assessments of local authorities in England, including the identification and support offered to unpaid carers.
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Carers UK responds to Work and Pensions Committee "Transition to State Pension Age" report
13 Gorffennaf 26
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Carer-focused amendments not adopted during Health Bill Committee Stage - but stronger laws are still needed
10 Gorffennaf 26
Several amendments firmly supported by Carers UK to the Health Bill were discussed at Committee Stage. These were not included to stand as part of the Health Bill.
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